subject: Buying a Property in Staffordshire [print this page] Buying a Property in Staffordshire Buying a Property in Staffordshire
When it comes down to it, buying a property is all about location location location. Located in the north of the Midlands is Staffordshire, a beautiful county with Stoke on Trent as its largest city. Other surrounding cities and towns in the ST3 and ST4 area are Lichfield, Stafford, Burton upon Trent, Cannock, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Tamworth, therefore if you are looking to buy in ST3 or ST4 then you do have your choice of towns and cities. Key features will be outlined below as reasons why ST3 houses to buy contain many attractive qualities.
If you have a family it is essential to investigate the standard of schooling. Staffordshire has an abundance of good primary schools, and there are 8 independent secondary schools. There are also two universities within the county, therefore your children will be assured of a good education if you choose to buy in ST3.
The West Midlands offers a balanced economic situation, the average price of ST4 homes for sale is around 174,000 which is significantly cheaper than the average property price in the south, and arguably has just as much beauty and character the south of the country. The county is best known for its traditional pottery industry, but looking for work in the area shouldn't be difficult, unless agriculture is your area, the soil is mainly clay so it does the area does not have good land. The average income is around the UK average of 32,000, so on the whole if you buy in ST3 it should offer you a very comfortable lifestyle.
Staffordshire has a lot of physically appealing features as well as economic qualities so when you buy in ST3 there are a lot of benefits. If you are a keen climber or rambler, ST4 homes for sale should definitely be the ones to investigate. Part of the national forest lives within the Staffordshire boarders, as well as part of the Peak District National Park. The canal network in Staffordshire is fruitful, so if you prefer a brisk walk along the river then this is the place for you. Many of the cities and towns have beautiful features such Tamworth Castle and Lichfield Cathedral which are big tourist attractions.
If you want to buy in ST3 and choose a geographically significant place to live you could choose to live in Flash which in the highest village in Britain at 463 metres above sea level. Everyone likes a bit of trivia in the place they live!
